WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following Senate passage of the bipartisan Halt Lethal Trafficking (HALT) Fentanyl Act. A bill cosponsored by Senator Justice and originally introduced by Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA): “I’m very proud to join Senator Cassidy on this common-sense bill that will empower law enforcement to punish traffickers, keep deadly drugs off our streets, and ultimately save lives. Drug traffickers distributing fentanyl and similar substances have posed a serious threat to our communities, and West Virginia has seen far too many lost because of it. President Trump promised to crack down on those who distribute deadly fentanyl and fentanyl-like substances into our communities

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Jim Justice joined Senator Cynthia Lummis at the Bitcoin for America Conference, and announced his support for her bill, the Boosting Innovation, Technology, and Competitiveness through Optimized Investment Nationwide (BITCOIN) ACT in the Senate: “I’m proud to join Senator Lummis on this common-sense bill to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve and codify President Trump’s executive order. This bill represents America’s continued leadership in financial innovation, bolsters both our economic security, and gives us an opportunity to wrangle in our soaring national debt. There is plenty more to learn for me when it comes to bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, but as a businessman I

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Jim Justice announced he is joining the Bipartisan Senate Community Development Finance Caucus: “I am excited to join the Senate Community Development Finance Caucus where we can coordinate, expand, and continue to promote sustained economic growth through the help of Community Development Financial Institutions. West Virginia can and will continue to benefit from the good Community Development Banks bring to low income and rural areas, and I look forward to the work ahead with the caucus,” said Senator Jim Justice. BACKGROUND: Senator Justice joins a bipartisan group of Senators including Mike Crapo (R-ID), Mark Warner (D-VA), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Tina Smith (D-NM),